Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.